The atlas of war and peace (4th ed)

The latest edition of this reference book looks beyond the headlines and provides a global overview of the causes and consequences of war today and the dynamics of peacemaking.

Using maps, graphics, text and up-to-date statistics, it analyses current wars, their backgrounds, trends and prospects on every continent, covering such key issues as: the causes of war; international terrorism; US power; the role of the UN; peace treaties; the arms trade; death tolls; refugees; landmines; child soldiers; oil, power and war; war crimes and the law; AIDS and conflict; and peace building.